William James and the Quest for an Ethical Republic [electronic resource] /
Throntveit, Trygve.author.
Pragmatist philosopher William James has long been deemed a dubious guide to ethical reasoning. This book overturns such thinking, demonstrating the coherence of James's efforts to develop a flexible but rigorous framework for individuals and societies seeking freedom, meaning, and justice in a world of interdependence, uncertainty, and change.
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Cover; Title; Copyright; Contents; Acknowledgments; Introduction; 1 The Ethical Origins of James's Pragmatism; 2 Religion and the Refinement of James's Pragmatism; 3 The Ethical Republic; 4 Citizen James; 5 Legacies and Prospects; List of Abbreviations; Notes; Bibliography; Index
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Pragmatist philosopher William James has long been deemed a dubious guide to ethical reasoning. This book overturns such thinking, demonstrating the coherence of James's efforts to develop a flexible but rigorous framework for individuals and societies seeking freedom, meaning, and justice in a world of interdependence, uncertainty, and change.
James, William, 1842-1910.
United States—History.
History, Modern.
Civilization—History.
Social history.
Political philosophy.
Metaphysics.
US History.
Modern History.
Cultural History.
Social History.
Political Philosophy.
Metaphysics.